withdrawal
with·draw·al
noun \-ˈdrȯ(ə-)l\Definition of WITHDRAWAL
1
a : a pathological retreat from objective reality (as in some schizophrenic states) b : social or emotional detachment
2
a : the discontinuance of administration or use of a drug b : the syndrome of often painful physical and psychological symptoms that follows discontinuance of an addicting substance <a heroin addict going through withdrawal>
